There are many parts of the musculoskeletal exam. For this discussion, I would like you to go into detail on a particular part of the exam. To ensure students are discussing a variety of patients, please choose from the joints below:
- Spine
- Knee
- Wrist/hand
- Ankle/foot
- Shoulder/elbow
- Hip/pelvis
Based on your chosen topic, please provide the following:
- Details on an exam technique used to assess this part of the musculoskeletal system.
- The rationale for the action.
- Information on what normal and abnormal findings would look like.
- What abnormal findings could indicate.
- A video of this assessment that you have found online. If you have trouble locating one, please check the Excelsior library.
